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North East England

View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Craster Harbour loop from Craster

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Craster Harbour loop from Craster

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5.0

(2)

12

riders

View of Dunstanburgh Castle – Craster Harbour loop from Craster

00:43

12.0km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.81 km

Embleton Village

Highlight • Settlement

Embleton is a pretty village, with a number of pubs and a Post Office/Shop. A short detour down the lane heading east (for a few hundred metres) gives access to the beautiful Embleton Bay, with views back to Dunstanburgh Castle.

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2

7.95 km

View of Dunstanburgh Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle itself is located directly on the coast and not on the North Sea coast cycle path. Nevertheless, from this route you have a beautiful view of the castle ruins in the distance.

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3

11.4 km

Craster Mermaid Statue

Highlight • Monument

Discover the mermaid statue located near the R.N.L.I. building in Craster. This unique sculpture was created specifically for the filming of the TV series "Distant Shores" in 2005. In the …

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4

11.5 km

The Happy Shop

Highlight • Cafe

5

11.5 km

Craster Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Small fishing village famous for its traditionally smoked kippers. A good starting point for hikes to the North and South along the coast, including a short walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. …

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6

11.5 km

The Jolly Fisherman, Craster

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub on the edge of the sea at Craster. Decent beer and food. Famous for their crab sandwiches. Gets busy. A good pit stop on coastal hikes.

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7

11.6 km

Shoreline Café, Craster

Highlight • Cafe

8

11.6 km

Kipper Smokehouse and Jolly Sailor Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

B

12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.09 km

1.87 km

987 m

106 m

Surfaces

8.54 km

3.41 km

< 100 m

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Friday 12 June

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